uvBeast · uvBeast V3
V3 365nm Standard (2x18650)
UV light at 365nm wavelength (not visible light). Minimal visible light leak due to high-spec filter. UV output: 5400 µW/cm² total (1800 µW/cm² per LED).
At a glance
Key specifications
How it works
Controls & interface
Performance behavior
Output & regulation
- 30-second output
- 10 lm
- 5-minute sustained
- 10 lm
- Driver
- Buck
- Regulated levels
- Yes
- Thermal control
- Temperature feedback
UV light - not applicable for visible light flicker
Why this matters: Buck and boost drivers step down or step up voltage efficiently using switching inductors, maintaining flat regulated output as cell voltage drains rather than dimming progressively like FET/linear direct drives.
Deep specs
Technical details
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Beam & emitter
- Optic
- reflector_SMO
- Head diameter
- 50 mm
- Emitter
- 365nm UV LED (South Korea) ×3
UV light at 365nm wavelength (not visible light). Minimal visible light leak due to high-spec filter. UV output: 5400 µW/cm² total (1800 µW/cm² per LED).
Battery & charging
- Cell
- Custom pack
- Battery included
- Yes
- Proprietary cell
- No
- Onboard charging
- None — external charger
- Low-voltage protection
- Yes
Size & construction
- Length
- 180 mm
- Head diameter
- 50 mm
- Weight
- 430 g
- Body
- aluminum
- Finish
- Type III hard anodized (aerospace grade)
- IP rating
- IPX4
- Impact rating
- 1 m
Carry & enthusiast features
Manufacturer / source data
Runtime claims
| Mode | Output | Runtime | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|
| UV High | 10 lm | 4:00 | Regulated |
Runtime approximately 4 hours with included 2600mAh batteries. UV output: 5400 µW/cm² total intensity from 3x 365nm LEDs at 1000mA each. Beam range 60+ feet, with UV fluorescence detectable to 135+ feet. Requires 2x 18650 button-top batteries in series (7.4V). Includes 2-bay USB charger, spare O-rings, and extension tube for optional 3rd battery. Built like a tank with metal construction for heat dissipation.
Price & availability
Where to buy
Typical price: €85
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